A war broke out in Brazil between the authorities and drug cartels: dozens of people died
A person looks on behind a burnt car during a police operation against drug trafficking at the favela do Penha, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil October 28, 2025. REUTERS/Aline Massuca TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A shootout between law enforcement officers and local drug traffickers has broken out in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, killing at least 60 people.
Thiswas reported in The Gurdian.
More than 2,500 officers and special forces raided the Aleman and Peña favelas, home to an estimated 300,000 people, sparking fierce gunfire.
In particular, drug traffickers from the Red Team group began shooting, setting barricades and cars on fire. They also used drones to drop explosives on special forces.
The death toll is currently at 60, but the toll could rise. In addition, eight police officers and four local residents were injured.
Rio de Janeiro Governor Claudio Castro declared the city to be in a “state of war.”
“This is no longer an ordinary crime, this is narco-terrorism,” he said.
The official added that this was the largest police operation since 2010. During it, more than 80 people were detained and more than 40 automatic rifles were seized.
According to Castro, police in the city are currently on high alert due to fears that drug lords may order attacks in retaliation.
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